What happened
A cargo flight originally scheduled to travel from Florianópolis to Erexim, with a planned stop in Blumenau, encountered fatal difficulties during its mission. During the flight, the crew received reports of worsening weather conditions at the intermediate stop in Blumenau. In response to these conditions, the pilot elected to divert the single-engine aircraft to Navegantes-Itajaí Airport.
While the aircraft was on the ground, the crew received communication from another flight crew suggesting that weather conditions at Blumenau had improved. Following this information, the flight proceeded toward Blumenau. During the cruise phase at an altitude of 1,000 feet, the aircraft encountered low stratus clouds that significantly reduced visibility. While navigating through these conditions, the aircraft struck a mountain slope located approximately 30 km southeast of Blumenau Airport. The accident resulted in two fatalities.
Findings
- The crew was operating in poor visibility caused by low-altitude stratus clouds.
- The decision to proceed toward Blumenau was influenced by reports of improving weather received while on the ground.